Steven N. Wickstrom

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Steven N. Wickstrom
Steven N. Wickstrom (United States Army Major General) 2.jpg
National Guard Bureau photo of Wickstrom as a brigadier general in 2009
Born (1958-04-16) April 16, 1958 (age 63)
Worcester, Massachusetts
AllegianceFlag of the United States.svg  United States
Service/branch United States Department of the Army Seal.svg United States Army
Years of service1981-2013
Rank US-O8 insignia.svg Major General
Unit United States Army
United States Army Reserve
Massachusetts Army National Guard
New York Army National Guard
Commands heldCompany D, 1st Battalion, 181st Infantry Regiment, 26th Infantry Division
1st Battalion, 181st Infantry, 29th Infantry Division
26th Infantry Brigade, 29th Infantry Division
42nd Infantry Division
Battles/wars Operation Iraqi Freedom
Awards Legion of Merit
Meritorious Service Medal
Joint Service Commendation Medal
Army Commendation Medal
Other workEngineer

Steven N. Wickstrom (born April 16, 1958) is a retired Army National Guard officer. He attained the rank of major general as commander of the 42nd Infantry Division from 2009 to 2013.

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Early life and education

Steven Norman Wickstrom was born in Worcester, Massachusetts on April 16, 1958. [1] [2] When he was five, his family moved from Worcester to Medway, Massachusetts. [2] He graduated from Medway High School in 1977, and was nominated to attend the United States Military Academy. [2] He graduated in 1981, and was commissioned a second lieutenant of Infantry. [3] In 1988, he received a Master of Science degree in mechanical engineering from Texas A&M University. [3]

Military education

During his military career, courses Wickstrom completed include the Infantry Officer Basic and Advanced Courses, the United States Army Command and General Staff College, and the United States Army War College (2002). [4] He is a 2010 graduate of the Joint Task Force Commander's Course, and a 2011 graduate of the Senior Executive Seminar at the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies. [3] Wickstrom also graduated from the Airborne and Ranger schools. [3]

Army career

Wickstrom served on Army active duty from 1981 to 1986. [3] His assignments included: Platoon Leader, Company B, 4th Battalion, 54th Infantry Regiment, 194th Armor Brigade, Fort Knox, Kentucky (November 1981-November 1982); [3] Platoon Leader, Company A, 4th Battalion, 54th Infantry (November 1982-February 1983); [3] Executive Officer, Company B, 4th Battalion, 54th Infantry (March 1983- February 1984); [3] Support Platoon Leader, 4th Battalion, 54th Infantry (March 1984-February 1985); [3] and Adjutant (personnel staff officer, S-1), 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Benning, Georgia (July 1985-August 1986). [3]

Start of National Guard career

Wickstrom transferred to the United States Army Reserve Control Group in August 1986. [3] In March 1990 he transferred into the Massachusetts Army National Guard. [3] His initial postings included: Personnel staff officer (S-1), 1st Battalion, 181st Infantry Regiment, 26th Infantry Division (March–July 1990); [3] Commander, Company D, 1st Battalion, 181st Infantry, 26th Infantry Division (July 1990-August 1992); [3] Counterintelligence Staff Officer, Headquarters, 26th Infantry Division (September 1992-August 1993); [3] Logistics Staff Officer (S-4), 26th Infantry Brigade (September 1993-July 1994); [3] Plans, Operations and Training Staff Officer (S-3), 26th Infantry Brigade (July 1994-June 1995); [3] and Executive Officer, 1st Battalion, 181st Infantry, 29th Infantry Division (July 1995-June 1997). [3]

Later National Guard career

Wickstrom was promoted to lieutenant colonel in 1997. [3] His assignments as a senior field grade officer included: Commander, 1st Battalion, 181st Infantry, 29th Infantry Division (July 1997-July 1999); [3] Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff of Plans and Operations, Headquarters, State Area Command, Massachusetts Army National Guard (July 1999-May 2000); [3] Executive Officer, 26th Infantry Brigade, 29th Infantry Division (June 2000-September 2000); [3] Program Coordinator, 26th Infantry Brigade, 29th Infantry Division (October 2000-February 2001); [3] Strategic Planning Officer, Headquarters, State Area Command, Massachusetts Army National Guard (March 2001-July 2001); [3] Student, United States Army War College, Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania (August 2001-June 2002); [3] Commander, 26th Infantry Brigade, 29th Infantry Division (July 2002-December 2004); [3] and Staff Director, Joint Force Headquarters, Massachusetts National Guard (January 2005-September 2005). [3]

Operation Iraqi Freedom

From June to September 2006, Wickstrom served at Camp Victory, Iraq as Team Leader, Joint Center for Operational Analysis (Forward), United States Joint Forces Command. [3]

Career as general officer

Brigadier general

Upon returning to the United States in October 2006, Wickstrom was assigned as deputy commander of the 42nd Infantry Division. [5] He was promoted to brigadier general in October 2007, and served as deputy commander until 2009. [5]

42nd Division commander

In May 2009, Wickstrom succeeded Paul C. Genereux as commander of the 42nd Infantry Division. [5] During his command, division soldiers assisted civilian authorities to respond to several natural disasters, including Hurricanes Irene and Sandy. [5]

Retirement

Wickstrom completed his command of the 42nd Division in April 2013, after which he retired from the military. [5] He was succeeded by Harry E. Miller Jr. [5]

Awards

Individual awards

Unit awards

Tabs and badges

Effective dates of promotion

Civilian career

After completing his active Army service, Wickstrom became an engineer and operated his own business in Massachusetts, which he continued to do during his National Guard service. [2]

Family

Upon leaving the Army 1986, Wickstrom settled in Southboro, and later moved to Upton. [2] Wickstrom met his wife Collette while they were students at Medway High School, [2] and they resided in Upton with their sons, Zach and Steve. [4]

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Preceded by
Paul C. Genereux
 Commander of the 42nd Infantry Division
2009–2013		Succeeded by
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